US courts allow termination of TPS for South Sudan and Myanmar nationals

A federal court ruling on Tuesday cleared the way for the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of two designated countries. The decision upholds the administration’s request to end the humanitarian protection program that has allowed thousands of immigrants from the affected nations to remain and work in the United States while conditions in their home countries are deemed unsafe or unstable.

The order applies to citizens of Haiti and Sudan, the two countries whose TPS designations were slated for revocation earlier this year. The administration argued that the original reasons for granting TPS—post‑earthquake devastation in Haiti and ongoing conflict in Sudan—have been sufficiently mitigated, meeting the legal criteria for termination. The ruling permits the Department of Homeland Security to begin the formal removal of TPS benefits, which could affect an estimated 200,000 individuals, many of whom have been living in the United States for years. Legal challenges are expected, but the court’s decision marks a significant step in the administration’s broader effort to curtail the program.

The termination of TPS for Haiti and Sudan will trigger a new round of immigration proceedings for affected nationals, who must either seek other forms of legal status or face potential deportation. The administration has indicated that it will provide a 30‑day window for individuals to apply for alternative relief, though critics warn that the timeframe may be insufficient for many to secure the necessary documentation. The outcome of forthcoming appeals will determine the final scope of the policy change.